Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications

Speechify aims to make reading accessible through its text-to-speech products. The role focuses on leading the design and development of Windows desktop applications, ensuring quality, reliability, and accessibility.

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications.
• Enforce best practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase.
• Drive accessibility efforts and integrate support for accessibility APIs.
• Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, and other stakeholders.
• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of features from conception to maintenance.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs and performance issues.

• 3+ years in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML.
• Deep understanding of Windows application architecture.
• Proven track record of designing and shipping production-quality desktop applications.
• Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows.
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, multi-threading.
• Experience leading technical design and mentoring other engineers.

• A high-impact role shaping the future of the Windows product.
• Collaborative and flat-structured engineering culture.
• Opportunities to mentor others and grow into broader technical leadership.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and defined ownership of problem-solving.
• A purpose-driven mission focused on building reliable and accessible software.